Kevin McGowan

12 Dips in December 2025 - Supported by Daybreak

Help Protect Hearts in Ireland

I am taking part in 12 Dips in December to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and I’d love your support to help protect hearts in Ireland. ❤️

The Irish Heart Foundation’s mission is to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions.

Your donation will make a real difference to people and families affected by heart disease and stroke.

Thank you for visiting my page and for your support.

My Achievements

Shared Page

Self Donated

Updated a Profile Pic

Posted your 1st update

25% Target Reached

Reached Fundraising Goal

My Updates

Dip 13

Thursday 1st Jan
Latest Dip in Kinsale, Dock Beach

Dip 12

Thursday 1st Jan
Thanks to all my sponsors for supporting me through December for raising money for the Irish Heart Foundation, I really appreciate you all.

Dip 11

Sunday 28th Dec
Dock Beach Kinsale only one more left to do..

Dip 10

Saturday 27th Dec
Getting close to magical number 12.. Tomorrow’s update will be the Dock Beach Kinsale..

Dip 9

Saturday 27th Dec
Catching up posting updates Christmas Eve dip

Dip 8

Saturday 27th Dec
Water getting colder now 6°c water 6°c air temp

Dip 7

Wednesday 24th Dec

Dip 6

Saturday 20th Dec

Dip 5

Saturday 20th Dec
Bantry Bay Spent a few days working in Bantry , so had a few dips each evening I was there..

Dip 4

Sunday 14th Dec
Cold 🥶 shower today which I find harder than the Sea or Barrel

Dip 3

Sunday 14th Dec

Dip number 2

Saturday 6th Dec

Dip number 1

Saturday 6th Dec

Why I’m Taking On 12 Dips in December for the Irish Heart Foundation

Tuesday 18th Nov

This December, I’ll be running head-first into freezing cold water—not just once, but 12 times. Yes, it’s brutally cold, and yes, I’ll probably question my life choices more than once—but I’m doing it for a cause that genuinely matters: the Irish Heart Foundation.


Heart disease and stroke affect families all across Ireland, and the work the Irish Heart Foundation does—through research, education, support services, and advocacy—helps save lives every single day. Their mission is close to my own heart, and taking on this chilly challenge feels like a meaningful way to give back.


Every dip is a reminder of the strength and resilience so many people need when facing heart-related illness. If they can endure that battle, the least I can do is embrace a few minutes of icy water to help support them.


If you’re able to donate, share, or simply cheer me on as I shiver my way through December, it would mean the world. Together, we can make a real difference.


Thanks for the support—and wish me luck!


Thank you to my Sponsors

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King Tony The 1st

Kevin for Mayor

42.68

Diane Leahy

Well done Kev

42.68

Louise And Paddy Roche

Good luck Kevin!

26.98

Helen Mcgowan

Good luck on the Cold dips Kev. Great Cause ❤️

21.86

Zs&d

All the best Kevin!!

21.86

Sharon Buckley

Good luck in the cold water Kev 🥶

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Kevin Mcgowan

11.24

Audrey Kelly

11.24

Kelly

Fair play Kev, well proud of you.

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John Collins

Well done kevin.

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Anna Niesteruk

5.84

Marie Mcgowan

Good luck Daddy hope you reach your goal in the 🥶

5.84

Bobby

Good luck with the challenge

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Katie Louise Mcgowan

well done